prowler

Prowler is a name used for a variety of vehicles, vessels, and fictional characters. In military aviation, the EA-6B Prowler was a carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft flown by the United States Navy and Marine Corps from the late 1960s through the 2000s. The aircraft was designed to jam hostile radars, suppress enemy air defenses, and provide tactical electronic support to strike missions. It saw service in several conflicts and was progressively retired as newer systems entered service.

In naval history, the name Prowler has been used for Royal Navy ships, with more than one vessel bearing the designation HMS Prowler over the years. In popular culture, Prowler is the alias of Hobie Brown, a Marvel Comics character who operates as a masked vigilante connected to Spider-Man. The name has also appeared in other fictional works and as a general moniker for agile or stealthy characters and craft.